how are ovarian cysts first found?

Question

What are the first symptoms of an ovarian cyst?

Answer 1

Usually nothing: As infertility specialists, we often encounter cysts of various descriptions in patients with no pain. The medical system has labelled cysts as a pain causing problem due to the fact that after evaluation with no findings, doctors and patients are uncomfortable with, "i don't know what's causing your pain but it's not serious." most cysts are found on testing for other problems or pelvic pain.

Answer 2

Pain in the pelvis: Ovarian cysts , many are found during an ultrasound exam, that are asymptomatic and benign. Pelvic pain, pain on intercourse, pelvic distension / fullness, should be worked up by your primary care / and- or gyn.

Answer 3

Ovarian cysts: Most people do not have symptoms but if symptoms occur, they may include bloating, pain, reflux, or change in urinary symptoms.

Answer 4

Same as Starbucks: The american system is based on profit and bottom line. Doctors and hospitals have high overhead and high costs for insurance, dues, keeping up to date, meeting regulations. Medicine is no longer lucrative or rewarding. There are more patients who are cynical and sarcastic and disrespectful. Feel good rewards are replaced with money rewards!

Answer 5

Same as Starbucks: The american system is based on profit and bottom line. Doctors and hospitals have high overhead and high costs for insurance, dues, keeping up to date, meeting regulations. Medicine is no longer lucrative or rewarding. There are more patients who are cynical and sarcastic and disrespectful. Feel good rewards are replaced with money rewards!

Answer 6

Same as Starbucks: The american system is based on profit and bottom line. Doctors and hospitals have high overhead and high costs for insurance, dues, keeping up to date, meeting regulations. Medicine is no longer lucrative or rewarding. There are more patients who are cynical and sarcastic and disrespectful. Feel good rewards are replaced with money rewards!

Answer 7

Same as Starbucks: The american system is based on profit and bottom line. Doctors and hospitals have high overhead and high costs for insurance, dues, keeping up to date, meeting regulations. Medicine is no longer lucrative or rewarding. There are more patients who are cynical and sarcastic and disrespectful. Feel good rewards are replaced with money rewards!

Answer 8

Rip off: This inquiry has been repeated several times. Sorry you had bad experience. Best to bring up your concerns with the other party for resolution.

Answer 9

Report any abuse: If you have valid issues, report them to the state medical board, insurance company and or employer.If you want to buy into the idea docs are all frauds, do so with my blessing.Sit back & continue your education watching tv shows & letting crooked docs soak the public while you could actually help clean out the bad few.

Answer 10

Same as Starbucks: The american system is based on profit and bottom line. Doctors and hospitals have high overhead and high costs for insurance, dues, keeping up to date, meeting regulations. Medicine is no longer lucrative or rewarding. There are more patients who are cynical and sarcastic and disrespectful. Feel good rewards are replaced with money rewards!

Answer 11

Same as Starbucks: The american system is based on profit and bottom line. Doctors and hospitals have high overhead and high costs for insurance, dues, keeping up to date, meeting regulations. Medicine is no longer lucrative or rewarding. There are more patients who are cynical and sarcastic and disrespectful. Feel good rewards are replaced with money rewards!

Answer 12

Same as Starbucks: The american system is based on profit and bottom line. Doctors and hospitals have high overhead and high costs for insurance, dues, keeping up to date, meeting regulations. Medicine is no longer lucrative or rewarding. There are more patients who are cynical and sarcastic and disrespectful. Feel good rewards are replaced with money rewards!

Answer 13

Different strokes: Most doctors do the best they can and work within the system. In any field there are a few outliers who try to game the system and make extra amounts of money. Patients try to game the system also. It is not a "need" but a matter of personality and satisfaction on a personal level. It is however, unjustifiable when done by doctors and those who do it know the consequences.

Answer 14

OK lets verify.: You need to report this to the state medical association and to follow thru with the insurance commissioner. This is a serious accusation that need resolution.

Answer 15

Same as Starbucks: The american system is based on profit and bottom line. Doctors and hospitals have high overhead and high costs for insurance, dues, keeping up to date, meeting regulations. Medicine is no longer lucrative or rewarding. There are more patients who are cynical and sarcastic and disrespectful. Feel good rewards are replaced with money rewards!

Answer 16

Same as Starbucks: The american system is based on profit and bottom line. Doctors and hospitals have high overhead and high costs for insurance, dues, keeping up to date, meeting regulations. Medicine is no longer lucrative or rewarding. There are more patients who are cynical and sarcastic and disrespectful. Feel good rewards are replaced with money rewards!

Answer 17

Same as Starbucks: The american system is based on profit and bottom line. Doctors and hospitals have high overhead and high costs for insurance, dues, keeping up to date, meeting regulations. Medicine is no longer lucrative or rewarding. There are more patients who are cynical and sarcastic and disrespectful. Feel good rewards are replaced with money rewards!

Answer 18

Same as Starbucks: The american system is based on profit and bottom line. Doctors and hospitals have high overhead and high costs for insurance, dues, keeping up to date, meeting regulations. Medicine is no longer lucrative or rewarding. There are more patients who are cynical and sarcastic and disrespectful. Feel good rewards are replaced with money rewards!

Answer 19

Same as Starbucks: The american system is based on profit and bottom line. Doctors and hospitals have high overhead and high costs for insurance, dues, keeping up to date, meeting regulations. Medicine is no longer lucrative or rewarding. There are more patients who are cynical and sarcastic and disrespectful. Feel good rewards are replaced with money rewards!

Answer 20

Same as Starbucks: The american system is based on profit and bottom line. Doctors and hospitals have high overhead and high costs for insurance, dues, keeping up to date, meeting regulations. Medicine is no longer lucrative or rewarding. There are more patients who are cynical and sarcastic and disrespectful. Feel good rewards are replaced with money rewards!

Answer 21

Same as Starbucks: The american system is based on profit and bottom line. Doctors and hospitals have high overhead and high costs for insurance, dues, keeping up to date, meeting regulations. Medicine is no longer lucrative or rewarding. There are more patients who are cynical and sarcastic and disrespectful. Feel good rewards are replaced with money rewards!

Answer 22

Bad apples: There are bad people in every line of work. I'd like to think that doctors are not immune, but the news stories of doctors who are convicted of fraud would argue that we are not. Most docs are honest, hard working people, just as most people in other lines of work are. If you think you are being ripped off, you should report it to your state medical board.

Answer 23

Yes: Some ovarian cysts are quite large, like the size of a grapefruit. Others are very small and they can be any size in between.

Answer 24

Yes.: Ovarian cysts do vary in size quite alot. In your age group, a small cyst is about 2-3 cm. I've seen cyst as large as 10 cm or more. Cyst less than 2.5 cm are probably functional follicle in your age group. A cyst may grow or persist over a few menstrual cycle or complete resolve.

Answer 25

Depends on factors: A simple cyst is very common and often detected on routine pelvic or ultrasound exam and might disappear by the next exam. The more complex ones need further evaluation so doctors can determine the significance of cysts based their size, structure, timing with regard to period and to menopause, etc. Because not all cysts are normal, i'll share this with specialists in onc for their perspective..

Answer 26

Maybe: Every month the ovaries produce a batch of ripening eggs or follicles. The largest of these "follicular cysts" gets about 2cm before ovulation. The one that releases the egg becomes a corpus luteum which is also a "cyst". We don't think a cyst in the ovary is abnormal unless it is bigger than 2.5cm or if there are too many maturing follicles which is poly cystic ovary syndrome.

Answer 27

Depends on factors: A simple cyst is very common and often detected on routine pelvic or ultrasound exam and can be followed by gyn visits. The more complex ones need further evaluation so doctors can determine the significance of cysts based their size, structure, timing with regard to period and to menopause, etc. Sometimes surgery is needed. I will share this with subspecialists in gyn for additional input.

Answer 28

Varies: All women with working ovaries have natural cysts in their reproductive lifetime. Cyst is a general term meaning a fluid-filled sac anywhere in a body. A challenge can be sorting out which ovarian cysts are normal and which not. Abnormal cysts are sometimes just observed if they are not suspicious for cancer, surgery is another option and is the only option in some instances.

Answer 29

Pelvic vs imaging: A simple cyst is very common and often detected on routine pelvic or ultrasound exam. The more complex ones need further evaluation so doctors can learn more about cysts and their management based their size, structure, timing with regard to period and to menopause, etc. I will share this with subspecialists in radiology, gyn, reproductive endo and onc for additional input.

Answer 30

US: Us is the easiest test to look for ovarian cysts. The examination does not use radiation and can be done simply in any outpatient radiology office or gyn office with ultrasound equipment.

Answer 31

Ultrasound: Ovarian cysts are best evaluated by transvaginal ultrasound. If you are young and have periods, most cysts are ok, though they may grow large and rupture and cause pain. If you have gone through menopause, ovarian cysts need to be followed more closely, since they may be cancer. Pelvic MRI is helpful in evaluating persistent cysts or cysts which may partially contain solid tissue.

Answer 32

Ankle injury: Ankle injuries can be very painful whether the tendon or the bone is injured. If you have already had an xray feel free to upload to Healthtap with a consultation virtually. Most important is to get the correct diagnosis and treatment plan for proper healing.

Answer 33

Straight forward.: The proper, not necessarily correct, diagnosis is made after a thorough exam, evaluation, history and systems review of the injured area. The diagnosis can then be confirmed by use of the many forms of imaging, like an x-ray. The treatment options will then be given and you then decide to accept the treatment plan or not. You are free to ask for and seek a second opinion, if you so desire.

Answer 34

It takes Practice..: The most important is a knowledge and familiarity withe the anatomy and function of the ankle. Secondly, enough experience and training to begin a systematic review of the area. For the most part, attention must be brought to swelling, ichymosis, pain, structural damage, sensory deficit, vascular status, range of motion, muscle strength, tissue disruption and x-ray results.

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